The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old suspect, Adeola Adewale, who allegedly killed a 65-year-old man, simply identified as Mr Adebayo, in a service apartment at Abule Egba area.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest, described it as “a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a recent homicide case reported at Oko-Oba Division.”
Explaining what led to the arrest, the PPRO said that on March 29, a report was received by the Command on the murder of an unidentified man at a service apartment in the Abule Egba area.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that on 27th March 2025, at about 5:20 p.m., an unidentified female, in company of the deceased, rented a service apartment.
“A few hours later, the woman left the premises in possession of the deceased’s car and other personal valuables, informing the housekeeper that she would return shortly.
“However, during a routine check on 28th March, 2025, the lifeless body of the male victim was discovered within the apartment.
“At the scene, investigators recovered an empty syringe, two empty cans of malt drink, and two bottles of water.
“The body was subsequently evacuated and deposited at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) mortuary for autopsy, while intensive efforts commenced to locate the fleeing suspect,” the police spokesman said.
He stated further that detailed and painstaking investigation by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) led to the suspect’s arrest at Oko-Oba, Lagos, on Saturday, April 26, at about 9:30 p.m.
Thenewsbearer learnt that the suspect identified herself as Adeola Adewale and revealed her age to be 35.
CSP Hundeyin added: “During interrogation, Adeola Adewale confessed to administering a malt drink, laced with a poisonous substance, to the deceased, which ultimately led to his death.
“Further discreet investigation revealed the identity of the deceased as Mr. Adebayo, male, aged 65.
“The suspect is currently in custody, as investigations continue to unravel further details surrounding the incident.”
In an update, the PPRO said that the deceased’s car was recovered from where it was put for sale.
Commenting on the arrest, the Commissioner of Police, Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, reiterated the commitment of the Command in ensuring the safety and security of all residents of the state.
He also warned individuals engaging in criminal activities that they would be identified, arrested, diligently pursued and brought to justice.
